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The World in Books 52 Works of Great Short Nonfiction
by [Kenneth C. Davis]
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A delightful, inspiring, and idea-rich selection of fifty-two of the best, most important short nonfiction works of all time--from Plato to Michael Pollan and Dante to Joan Didion--chosen by historian, lifelong reader, and bestselling author of Don't Know Much About History.From ancient times to the present day, The World in Books offers a wide-ranging historical education through pleasure reading--and a fantastic introduction to some of the most thought-provoking, profound, and interesting nonfiction works of all time. From Sun Tzu's The Art of War to bell hooks's All About Love, as well as such recent classics as Barbara Ehrenreich's Nickel and Dimed and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's We Should All Be Feminists, Davis's guide suggests a world of nonfiction books and explains just why they're so historically meaningful and culturally relevant today. The perfect guide for the modern-day reader, these fifty-two selections provide an ideal way to explore some of the most enduring, influential books ever published, introducing us anew to world-shaping historical figures, events, and ideas.
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- Blackstone Publishing, In Brand
- Oct 8, 2024 Pub Date:
- 9781797184128 ISBN-13:
- 1797184121 ISBN-10:
- 1.0 pages Audio CD
- English Language
- 1 in * 6.88 in * 6.75 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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